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Olivier E. Allen

    Oliver Ellsworth Allen was a dedicated historian and writer, deeply committed to uncovering and sharing the stories of New York City. With a background as a writer and editor for Life magazine and Time-Life Books, Allen authored numerous books, including significant histories of New York and its political landscape. He was instrumental in preserving the historic character of Tribeca, contributing crucial research for its historic district designation and co-founding the Friends of Duane Park community organization. His infectious enthusiasm for his neighborhood's history and his unwavering belief in local civic duty inspired those around him to actively engage with and care for their community.

    Pflanzen als Schmuck
    Die Seefahrer (7 svazků, nekompletní)
    The Seafarers: The Pacific Navigators
    The Airline Builders
    The Seafarers: The Windjammers
    Atmosphere
    • Atmosphere

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Discusses meteorological phenomena and the modern problems arising from pollution. Presents efforts to harness wind energy.

      Atmosphere1983
      4.0
    • The Airline Builders

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      This book in "The Epic of Flight" Time-Life series covers those individuals who were instrumental in establishing and growing some of the world's most important airlines.

      The Airline Builders1981
      3.6
    • Erzählt von den Reisen der Europäer im sechzehnten und siebzehnten Jahrhundert, die Australien, Neuseeland, Polynesien, die Ostindien und Hawaii erkundeten.

      Die Entdeckung der Pazifik-Inseln1981
    • The Seafarers: The Windjammers

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      This volume in The Seafarers series recounts the history of the mighty windjammers.

      The Seafarers: The Windjammers1978
      3.5